Category: HVAC

As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to reduce or eliminate non-essential or complimentary services in an effort to keep operating costs low. For companies in the service industry, it also caused a hyperfocus on business continuity; more specifically, on waste reduction. This effort was necessary for many to survive; for others,…

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For decades, the term “heat pump” has carried a very specific meaning in the HVAC world. Technicians, engineers, and educators alike have used it to describe systems that both heat and cool a space using a reversible refrigeration cycle—a system that typically includes a reversing valve to switch the direction of refrigerant flow. This concept…

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Springtime in Central Texas is always a welcome relief from the biting cold of winter. But it comes with a price for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. Pollen production increases as more plants bloom in the warmer spring air. Airborne pollen can very easily slip inside your home. An HVAC tune-up can help. Your…

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For the second time in three years, copper prices are surging past the once-unthinkable $5 per pound mark. Futures on New York’s Comex recently surpassed $5.35 per pound — but this time, it’s not pandemic supply chain chaos driving the spike. Instead, the surge comes from panicked buying as President Trump considers implementing copper tariffs within…

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Spring is known for bringing a lot of things — but clean indoor air isn’t one of them. Between the pollen, mold, and other particulates floating around in your home, it can be hard to catch your breath. But you shouldn’t have to suffer during one of the most beautiful times of the year.  Here…

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Signaling the gas valve in your furnace to open or close, the thermocouple monitors heat generated from the pilot light flame. The following tips can help you determine if the component has developed cracks that can compromise your comfort, health and safety. How Do Thermocouples Work? Made up of two different metals joined together, a…

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In a significant shift in federal construction policy, President Donald Trump has rescinded several of former President Joe Biden’s executive orders, reigniting a heated debate over Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and apprenticeship requirements in government-funded construction projects. The move, announced on March 14, has drawn sharply contrasting reactions from industry groups, highlighting a deep divide…

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In a gesture that echoes recent American political trends, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre chose Apollo Sheet Metal, a family-owned HVAC and sheet metal manufacturer in Coquitlam, BC, as the backdrop for a fiery campaign speech addressing escalating trade tensions with the United States. “This is the Canadian promise right here,” Poilievre declared, gesturing to Apollo’s…

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As spring arrives, you might wonder if your heat pump needs a service call. Keeping your Ocala, FL home comfortable through the summer requires a well-functioning system. Here are some of the benefits you’ll see when you schedule regular spring maintenance to make sure your heat pump operates efficiently and reliably. Peak Efficiency Spring maintenance…

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Every offering of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation’s popular Essentials of Project Management class seems to develop a theme. For the four-day class held recently at the Viega Seminar Center in Broomfield, Colorado, that theme centered on disruptions in the industry. Leading the class of 23 attendees through highly…

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